Question

Most jet fuel has an average molecular formula of C13H28 and a density of 804 g/L. Calculate the moles of carbon that are released from the fuel when a jet takes from Charlotte, NC to San Francisco, CA, a distance of 3680 km. Assume that the jet consumes 3.48 L of fuel per 100. km.

Answer 1

Number of moles = 558.46 mol

Step-by-step explanation:

Density = 804 g/L

Molecular formula = C13H28

Molar mass = 184.37 g/mol

Distance = 3680 km

Rate = 3.48 L of fuel per 100. km

Volume is calculated as follow;

3.48 = 100

x = 3680

x = 3680 * 3.48 / 100

x = 128.064 L

Number of moles = Mass / Molar mass

Mass = Density * Volume

Mass = 804 * 128.064 = 102963.456 g

Number of moles = 102963.456 / 184.37

Number of moles = 558.46 mol